How ECB managed to send a cricket ball to the edge of space

It was quite a moment when the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) managed to send a cricket ball to space. This was done during the opening day of the T20 Blast in England. The ball was sent to the edge of space with a helium balloon attached to it and it landed back safely with the parachute in place. But, how did the ECB manage this in the first place? In this video, they show the behind the scenes, how the ball was sent to space, what all went behind it etc. This is one moment that might go on to signify the opening day of the T20 Blast. It is a tournament that they are trying to popularise.

First Published on May 17, 2014 8:37 PM ISTLast updated on May 17, 2014 8:37 PM IST